Short growing seasons limited the possible size of hunter-gatherer societies by forcing people to rely on meat, according to a recent study by a team…
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Many with food allergies don’t know about oral immunotherapy treatment option
A study of a geographically, clinically, and socioeconomically diverse, nationally-representative sample of US households—including both adult patients and caregivers of children with food allergy—found that…
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FDA approves COVID-19 mRNA vaccine that uses fundamental Penn technology
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the first full approval to a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, which uses modified mRNA technology invented and…
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Junk food diet may boost risk of dangerous driving among truck/lorry drivers
A junk food diet may increase the risk of dangerous driving among truck/lorry drivers by boosting fatigue, which is often a key factor in vehicle…
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Studying the effects of food ads on childhood obesity
Food advertisements targeting kids can encourage poor eating habits that contribute to obesity, however not all children are susceptible. Penn State researchers are exploring the…
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Still no evidence of COVID-19 transmission from food, FDA says
There is “no credible evidence” that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is transmitted through contaminated food or food packaging, according to a statement just…
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A hospital that prescribes free nutritious food to families who need more than medical care
Being food-insecure – unable to get enough nutritious food to meet your needs—can take a toll on your health. So Dayton Children’s Hospital has begun…
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Dog food recalled over salmonella concerns, FDA says
Fox News Flash top headlines for November 16 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Heads up, dog owners:…
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Researchers find link between food insecurity and cardiovascular death risk
Food insecurity is one of the nation’s leading health and nutrition issues—about 13.7 million (10.5 percent) of households in the United States were food insecure…
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Holidays Can Be a Fright for Kids With Food Allergies
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2020 — Parents of kids with food allergies probably won’t be surprised to hear that Halloween is an especially risky time for…
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